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This truly has made them not only more understanding of how food grows but made them more adventurous hands-on scientists!","fullyFundedDate":1755707366250,"projectUrl":"project/lettuce-understand-how-food-grows/9278125/","projectTitle":"Lettuce Understand How Food Grows!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8914675_orig.jpg?crop=843,843,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1672878306003","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8914675"},{"teacherId":10007639,"projectId":9441908,"letterContent":"I wanted to thank you again for your donation. My students were so excited to set-up their hydrophobic garden. I mean really excited!!! It was set-up in no time. They soaked seeds and soaked the sponges. They then planted the seeds in the sponges. Added the water to the tank and added nutrients in the water. They also labeled all the names of the seeds on the signs. The students are excited to watch their seeds grow. In addition, we worked in our student science workbook questions we would like to know. We uploaded 2 pictures.","fullyFundedDate":1757423403472,"projectUrl":"project/happy-healthy-hydroponic/9441908/","projectTitle":"Happy Healthy Hydroponic","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Follis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10007639_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y43&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756253773753","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10007639"},{"teacherId":2414007,"projectId":8963601,"letterContent":"Thank you for making our leveled library possible. In our kindergarten classroom, the new leveled books are being used during guided‑reading groups, literacy centers, and independent reading time so every child can choose texts that match their developing skills. One special moment came during a small‑group lesson when a child who usually avoids books surprised us by sounding out words from a level C text and proudly sharing the picture clues that helped them understand the story; the group celebrated with a simple book talk where classmates named their favorite part. When students first saw the baskets of new books they were excited and immediately gravitated toward titles that looked interesting .\r\n\r\nYour gift has given our kindergarteners books that meet them where they are, spark joy in reading, and build the confidence they need to keep growing. We are truly thankful for your support — your generosity is already making a lasting difference in our students' lives.","fullyFundedDate":1741893816924,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-fluent-readers-classroom-librar/8963601/","projectTitle":"Fueling Fluent Readers, Classroom Library of Leveled Readers for Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Iannazzo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2414007_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731462202874","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2414007"},{"teacherId":787661,"projectId":8950255,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation that provided my kindergarten class with a subscription to Scholastic Let's Find Out Magazine. Your support is already making a positive difference in my students' learning.\r\nThe magazine sparks their natural curiosity with age-appropriate content on science, social studies, and current events. It helps build essential literacy skills like vocabulary, comprehension, and critical thinking, all while making learning fun and accessible.\r\nYour gift also encourages rich classroom discussions, hands-on activities, and collaboration, boosting both confidence and social skills. Many students are growing to become confident readers, and parents appreciate the meaningful conversations sparked at home.\r\nMost importantly, your kindness shows my students that others believe in their potential, inspiring them to dream big and stay motivated.\r\nThank you again for your incredible support. We are truly grateful to have you on this learning journey with us.","fullyFundedDate":1741310377366,"projectUrl":"project/igniting-the-spark-in-our-future-scient/8950255/","projectTitle":"Igniting the Spark In Our Future Scientists!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rogers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp787661_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1735762098708","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/787661"},{"teacherId":8939645,"projectId":7149931,"letterContent":"This project had an incredible impact on my students, who were actively involved in every step of the process. Together, we identified the supplies and items that would best support our classroom, projects, and upcoming lessons. This collaboration engaged my students in a way that nothing else had so far this school year, encouraging teamwork, problem-solving, and shared excitement.\r\n\r\nAs a class, we periodically checked our DonorsChoose account for updates, celebrating each milestone. Once our project was funded, we eagerly tracked delivery updates and anticipated the arrival of our packages. When the items finally arrived, students took turns opening the boxes and sharing in the joy. For many of them, it was their first experience choosing and receiving materials that directly impacted their learning environment.\r\n\r\nThank you, donors, for your generosity and for making this experience possible. You provided more than just supplies—you gave my students a sense of ownership, pride, and joy in their learning space. We are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1677084191854,"projectUrl":"project/taking-special-education-to-the-next-lev/7149931/","projectTitle":"Taking Special Education to the Next Level","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Walsh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8939645_orig.jpg?crop=484,484,x0,y274&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675264984053","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8939645"},{"teacherId":2414007,"projectId":8928366,"letterContent":"It is with great gratitude and appreciation that I submit this impact letter to you for your kindness and willingness to give, toward \"Scholastic News is What We Want to Use\" Scholastic news and Science Spin has allowed the students to gain a deeper understanding for current events and the world around us.\r\n\r\nHaving access to nonfiction magazine for my kindergarteners designed by Scholastic has helped to support early learning by building knowledge and vocabulary, helping pre-readers become successful readers, and incorporating active learning with dance breaks and fun games they can continue at home.\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you for your donation. Our children's faces lit up when the supplies arrived! They beg me everyday to read a magazine and their faces light up when we get to do it each week. We thank you that our students have an abundance in school, even though that may not be the case elsewhere.\"","fullyFundedDate":1731861820725,"projectUrl":"project/scholastic-news-is-what-we-want-to-use/8928366/","projectTitle":"Scholastic News Is What We Want to Use!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Iannazzo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2414007_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731462202874","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2414007"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_90425","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":472,"numTeachers":26,"percentFrplEligible":85,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":20,"percentWhite":31,"percentIndigenous":10,"percentLatinx":14,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"18.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":42.0,"schoolId":90425,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about J.M. 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